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Bihar minister Nitin Nabin appointed BJP's National Working President. Know about his career and more: Nitin Nabin's appointment as BJP national working president sparks speculation about a generational shift, positioning the 45-year-old Bihar minister as a potential successor to J.P. Nadda. Nabin, a five-term MLA with significant electoral success and ministerial experience, is seen as a dark horse choice backed by top leadership, including Prime Minister Modi.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday challenged the BJP to prove its strength by winning a fair election conducted through ballot papers, alleging that the poll process has been deliberately made suspicious to undermine peoples voting rights. Addressing the Congresss Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, she claimed the BJP could not win elections without the backing of the Election Commission (EC), accusing the ruling party of benefiting from alleged vote theft. Priyanka Gandhi said the country would not forget the names of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, asserting that they would one day have to answer how they conspired to take away citizens right to vote, regardless of any attempts to shield them. I challenge -- the BJP should contest a fair election on the ballot paper once. They will never be able to win and the BJP also knows this fact, Priyanka Gandhi said. She alleged that the chief election commissioner and the two election commissioners are attacking India's democracy. For the first time in history, the entire opposition is stating that they don't trust the EC and the polls are not being conducted properly. From announcement of polls, voters list, model code of conduct, campaign, polling, counting, EVMs and results, every step has been made suspicious by them (election commissioners), Priyanka Gandhi. She alleged that all constitutional institutions had been forced to bend before the government. Referring to Rahul Gandhis yatra in Bihar, Priyanka Gandhi said it was undertaken to protest alleged attempts by the BJP to cut voters names from electoral rolls to influence the outcome. She claimed a similar exercise was now underway in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that nearly three crore names had been removed. Questioning the role of the Election Commission, she asked how useful it had become for the BJP. Urging supporters not to be disheartened over the partys loss in Bihar, she alleged that the country was increasingly witnessing elections being won by the BJP through chori (theft). Rahul Gandhi showed in press conferences evidence (of vote chori) from Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka. In Bihar, 65 lakh votes were cut, and even if you set aside this evidence, during the model code of conduct in Bihar, they sent Rs 10,000 in people's bank accounts with the EC looking the other way. If this is not vote theft, then what is? she said. The BJP has no answer to these questions and is aware that the people are angry with them, Priyanka Gandhi said. Look at them (the BJP), they look rattled. I look at them in Parliament, their self-confidence is down, they are unable to look us in the eye because people have lost faith in their government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, she said. This government has failed on every front and the Rupee is now 90 against the US dollar, she said. When the rupee used to be 60 against the dollar, then who was crying on the streets? Narendra Modi ji was making comments regularly; what happened now? Exports are going down and imports are getting expensive. Their foreign policy has failed, he (Modi) walks holding hands with US President Donald Trump and presidents of other countries but when the time comes, none stand with our country, she said. Priyanka Gandhi alleged that the policy of the government is to hand over the country's resources o Adani and Ambani. The youth of the country is grappling with price rise, unemployment, paper leaks, and there is no one to help them, she said. Whatever was constructed in 75 years, they are attempting to destroy it, she alleged. Priyanka Gandhi urged the people to focus on protecting their right to vote, claiming that it is being taken away. It is our duty to protect the Constitution and your voting rights.... we will keep fighting and never bow down, she said. Priyanka Gandhi also said that Indians must rise when the country's institutions are being rampled upon. She said it is important to understand the value of the vote. When the freedom struggle was on, the slogan used to be 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. Jawaharlal Nehru ji told the people to tell him 'what is Bharat Mata' and then explained that it is its natural resources, mountains, rivers, farms, but it is also the 'Bharat ki janta' who are all part of Bharat Mata, the Congress leader said. This spirit made the Constitution and gave people the right to vote to elect a government. This thinking and spirit made institutions to strengthen democracy -- the judiciary, media, Parliament, political parties, opposition parties, ruling party members, EC, were all made to protect people's interests, she said. When we see these institutions trampled upon, all Indians should rise. They should realise that the attack on these institutions is an attack on them. Today, the judiciary is under pressure, the media is owned by Adani or Ambani. In the previous elections, chief ministers were put in jail, our bank accounts were shut, and baseless allegations were made. Those who could not bear it, joined them, and their washing machines washed away the charges against them, she said. Referring to the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, Priyanka Gandhi said when Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi raised the issue of 'vote chori' and SIR, the ruling side got rattled and then sought a debate on Vande Mataram. We kept debating as to 'the national song belongs to whom' and how it came about; and the big issues of unemployment, price rise, paper leak, they could not muster the courage to debate them, she said. (With inputs from PTI)
Parchee System At Work: Opposition Mocks Nitin Nabins Appointment As BJP Working President
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday appointed Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as its National Working President.
Young, Industrious: What PM Modi Said About New BJP Chief Nitin Nabin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin upon his appointment as the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Working President.
How 45-Year-Old Nitin Nabin Became Youngest Working President Of Worlds Largest Party BJP
A five-time MLA, Nitin Nabin has served multiple terms as a minister in the Bihar government
BJP's new working president: PM Modi congratulates Nitin Nabin; calls him 'young & industrious'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah congratulated Nitin Nabin on his appointment as BJP National Working President. Nabin, a five-time MLA and former Bihar minister, is lauded for his organizational experience and dedication. His political journey began in student politics, building a strong base before entering electoral politics and focusing on urban development.
3rd T20I: No Need For Gill To Play Big Shots, Should Stick To Proper Strokes, Says Bangar
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised Shubman Gill to rely on orthodox strokes to make runs in the third T20I against South Africa, rather than forcing big hits in the match to be played at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday evening. Gill, already Indias captain in ODIs and Tests, is the vice-captain in T20Is, where Suryakumar Yadav leads the team. But Gills returns since coming back into the T20I team from the Asia Cup have raised questions. In 14 T20I innings this year, Gill has scored just 263 runs, while averaging 23.9 and the strike rate standing at 142.93, without a single fifty to show so far. With the five-game T20I series between India and South Africa currently standing at 1-1, the focus shifts to Gills form ahead of the game in Dharamsala. Id clarify his role: no need for big shotsstick to proper cricketing strokes with so many quick scorers behind you. Lay the platform, especially in crunch situations or low-scoring games. India need a batter who can tackle tough overs, handle the new ball and survive early breakthroughs like Shubmans dismissal on the first ball, said Bangar on JioStar. With the five-game T20I series between India and South Africa currently standing at 1-1, the focus shifts to Gills form ahead of the game in Dharamsala. Id clarify his role: no need for big shotsstick to proper cricketing strokes with so many quick scorers behind you. Also Read: Live Cricket Score After the game is over in Dharamsala, India, and South Africa will play two remaining games of the series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on December 17 and 19, respectively. Article Source: IANS
BJP gets new national president: Meet Nitin Nabin, the Bihar minister who replaced JP Nadda
The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as its national working president, a significant organizational shift. Nabin, a four-time MLA from Patna's Bankipur constituency, brings extensive grassroots experience and a strong organizational background to the party's national leadership.
Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin appointed BJP's national working president
The BJP parliamentary board picked Nabin for the post
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Election Commission on vote theft claims with trembling hands while speaking in Parliament. Referring to a recent altercation between the two during a Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms, the Congress MP said Shah appeared nervous while responding to the allegations. Addressing the party's 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally at the Ramlila Maidan, Rahul Gandhi further claimed that the BJP shows courage only when it is in power, suggesting that the Home Ministers demeanour reflected that reality. Amit Shah clarified for them (EC) with trembling hands in Parliament. I challenged him to debate at my press conference. Let us show the country who is speaking the truth. Did you see his trembling hands? Should I tell you why he was trembling? Because they are only courageous when they have the power, Rahul Gandhi said at the 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally at Ramleela Maidan in New Delhi. The Rae Bareilly MP had challenged Amit Shah in Lok Sabha to have a debate on his three press conferences on vote theft, which focused on alleged systematic voter deletion and duplicate entries in Karnataka, Haryana and Maharashtra, while the Home Minister was replying to the allegations levelled by Congress on EC and BJP. Responding to the LoP's remarks, Shah said the former would not decide the order of his speech and should remain patient. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) asked for answers to his questions. You can't run the parliament with your obstinacy. I will decide the order of my speech. The parliament won't function like this. He should be patient. I will answer each and every point, he asserted. Additionally, Rahul Gandhi, during his rally, vowed to change the 'CEC and Other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023' and to take action against the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioner Sukhbir Sandhu, and Vivek Joshi once the Congress returns to power. Remember these names: Sukhbir Sandhu, Gnyanesh Kumar, Vivek Joshi. Election Commission is working with BJP. Narendra Modi ji has changed the law for them and said that the Election Commissioner can do anything but no action can be taken against them. Don't forget that you are the EC of India, not Modi's EC. We will change this law and take action against you. Because we are fighting for the truth, he said. Gandhi also pointed out differences in the Congress and RSS ideologies by referring to a statement of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat. Listen to RSS Chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat's statement, the world doesn't look at truth, it looks at power. Whoever has power is respected. This is Mohan Bhagwat's thinking. This ideology belongs to the RSS. Our ideology, the ideology of India, the ideology of Hinduism, the ideology of every religion in the world says that truth is the most important thing. Mohan Bhagwat says that truth is meaningless, power is important...I guarantee you from this stage, you will see, by upholding the truth, by standing behind the truth, we will remove Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, the RSS government, from India, he said. Congress's rally comes amid heightened political activity surrounding Congress's campaign against alleged electoral irregularities. Also addressing the rally, Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge launched sharp attacks on the BJP, alleging vote chori (vote theft) and questioning the integrity of the Election Commission. Priyanka Gandhi claimed that every step of the poll process arouses suspicion and called on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi to answer how they conspired to take away peoples voting rights. She asserted that the BJP will not be able to protect them and that they will eventually be held accountable. I challenge the BJP to contest polls on the ballot paper. They know they will never win, Priyanka Gandhi said, adding that voters should not lose heart over losing Bihar, as the party alleges the BJP wins elections through vote chori. She cited the alleged payment of Rs 10,000 to women in Bihar during the Model Code of Conduct as evidence of electoral malpractice, questioning the fairness of elections and the impartiality of institutions under the Narendra Modi-led Centre. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge echoed the criticism, calling those indulging in vote chori gaddars (traitors) who must be removed from power to protect voting rights and uphold the Constitution. Kharge said it is the duty of all Indians to unite under Congress ideology, which he claimed is the only force capable of saving the country, warning that the RSS ideology would finish the nation. The BJP people are gaddars and dramebaaz (indulge in theatrics). They need to be removed from power, Kharge said. He also highlighted his personal sacrifice, noting that he postponed his sons operation in Bengaluru to attend the rally, emphasising the importance of the cause to save 140 crore people.
Who Is Nitin Nabin? Bihar Minister Named BJPs National Working President
Bharatiya Janata Party appointed Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as its National Working President, effective immediately.
BJP appoints Bihar cabinet minister Nitin Nabin as party's national working president
Nitin Nabin, a cabinet minister in the Bihar government, has been appointed as the BJP's national working president. The decision was made by the party's parliamentary board. This appointment is effective immediately, as announced by BJP national general secretary Arun Singh.
Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin Appointed BJPs National Working President
NEW DELHI, Dec 14: The BJP appointed Nitin Nabin, a cabinet minister in the Bihar government, as the partys national working president on Sunday. The BJP parliamentary board picked Nabin for the post. Bharatiya Janata Partys parliamentary board has appointed Nitin Nabin, a minister in the Bihar government, the Bharatiya Janata Partys national working president with immediate effect, BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said in a notification. The post Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin Appointed BJPs National Working President appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP appoints Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as party's working national president
NEW DELHI: The BJP Parliamentary Board on Sunday appointed Bihar cabinet minister Nitin Nabin as the partys working national president, making him one of the youngest leaders to hold the post. An official statement issued by BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh said the decision was approved by the partys Parliamentary Board. The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Shri Nitin Nabin, Minister, Government of Bihar, as the National Executive President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the statement said. , , pic.twitter.com/aNRLS6S8at BJP (@BJP4India) December 14, 2025 Nabin currently serves as a minister in the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar. He is considered one of the partys sharpest strategists at the state level and has a strong RSS background. The son of veteran BJP leader Nabin Kishor Sinha, Nitin Nabin, is a four-time MLA from Patnas Bankipur urban assembly seat. He has also served as the state president of the BJP Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in Bihar. In BJPs tradition, the post of working president has in the past often been a stepping stone to the position of full-time party president.
Nitin Nabin has been appointed as the new national working president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, succeeding JP Nadda. A PWD minister in Bihar and MLA from Patna's Bankipur constituency, Nabin's political journey began in student politics with the ABVP. He has established himself as a key urban and infrastructure leader since entering electoral politics in the late 2000s.
Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin Appointed As BJPs National Working President
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Vajpayees vision continues to guide Indias self-reliance under PM Modi: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Madanapalle (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 14: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayees values, governance model and national vision continue to inspire Indias journey towards self-reliance under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. Addressing a public meeting as the chief guest at the Atal-Modi Good Governance Yatra here, Dhami spoke after unveiling a statue of Vajpayee at Annamayya Circle, Madanapalle in Annamayya district. Vajpayees values, governance framework and national vision continue to [] The post Vajpayees vision continues to guide Indias self-reliance under PM Modi: Uttarakhand CM Dhami appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP calls Congress rally against 'vote theft' an attempt to 'protect infiltrators'
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Congress party's Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod rally against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) at Ramlila Maidan today, the BJP alleged that the party was holding the event to protect infiltrators from being removed from the electoral rolls. The ruling BJP said that the Congress will not succeed in its design of misleading people as well as insulting and defaming constitutional institutions, because the entire world knows that India's democracy is very robust. The Congress party is set to hold a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital today, intensifying its campaign over alleged vote chori and the SIR issue, with party leaders describing the event as a crucial step in a decisive political battle against the BJP-led government. The rally will be attended by the party's top leaders, including general secretaries Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K C Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, and Sachin Pilot. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi are expected to address the gathering. Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi is also likely to be present at the event. Ahead of the event, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said the Congress was holding the rally even as Union Home Minister Amit Shah exposed the opposition through his point-by-point rebuttal to their fabricated allegations during a debate on electoral reforms during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah , while replying to the debate on electoral reforms, slammed Congress and other opposition parties, accusing them of spreading falsehoods about SIR and tarnishing the image of India's democracy. He asserted that the Modi government will not allow infiltrators to get voting rights and addressed issues raised by opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi. Earlier today, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal also dismissed the 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally by Congress against the special Intensive Review (SIR) issue, calling it a gathering of failed people doomed to fail. He also rejected allegations of vote theft, backing Union Home Minister Amit Shah's response in Parliament. #WATCH | Delhi: BJP MP Sambit Patra says, Today the Congress party is holding a rally against vote theft at Ramlila Maidan. It is being said that people are also coming from other states ruled by Congress. Surprisingly, even after the discussion in the House, the Congress party pic.twitter.com/QpLW8Eb4o3 ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2025 Vote theft anti-national act, says Rahul This shows that you do not have truth in your hand, yet you are trying to create an atmosphere of confusion. The Congress' rally is an exercise to protect 'ghuspaithiyas (infiltrators)'. This is what the Congress is doing, the BJP MP told reporters here. The Congress party may try all it wants to mislead the people as well as insult and defame our constitutional institutions. But, the entire world knows that India's democracy is very robust and it cannot be shaken, he added. The BJP leader accused the Congress of holding the rally to pursue its appeasement politics and dared Rahul Gandhi to challenge the Bihar assembly polls if he felt that there was any irregularity. Rahul ji, you still have perhaps 10 days left in your hands. You can still file a complaint if you feel that there was any irregularity (in the poll process) in any of the seats in the Bihar assembly polls, Patra said. The rally comes amid heightened political activity surrounding the Congress's campaign against alleged electoral irregularities. Earlier, tensions had flared in Lucknow on November 27 when Youth Congress workers staged a protest as part of the ongoing Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod campaign over the SIR issue. The protest, which began peacefully, escalated after demonstrators attempted to cross police barricades and block key roads in the city centre while marching towards the Vidhan Sabha. Several Youth Congress workers were detained for refusing to disperse, a move criticised by party leaders, who alleged that peaceful democratic protests were met with excessive police action. (With inputs from agencies)
A woman's train journey turned terrifying at Katihar Junction when 30-40 men illegally boarded her reserved coach. Fearing for her safety, she locked herself in the toilet, sending an SOS. Railway Protection Force personnel swiftly intervened, clearing the unauthorized passengers and escorting her back. Vigilance has since been increased.
BTSC JE Recruitment 2025-26: The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released the BTSC JE Recruitment 2025-26 notification for 2809 Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical trades. Eligible candidates can apply online at btsc.bihar.gov.in from December 12, 2025, to January 12, 2026. The selection process includes a written exam, document verification, and medical examination. Candidates must hold a relevant diploma and meet age criteria. The online application requires a Rs. 100 fee, payable through the official portal.
Kerala local body poll results: Kanniyamma scripts a rare political comeback in Idukki
IDUKKI: Kanniyamma Alakarswami may have only won the Kanthalloor panchayat election by the narrowest of margins (13 votes), but the victory could not be any more profound. Having secured the peoples mandate here is also indicative of the fact that they have now embraced Kanniyamma, who was expelled years ago from the Muthuvan community for defying tribal customs. Contesting on a Congress ticket, the 60-year-old won 191 votes and pipped BJP candidate Anitha C, who managed only 178 votes. CPIs Meenakshi came a distant third with 90 votes. I am happy that people trusted me again, Kanniyamma told TNIE . This victory shows that work and sincerity matter more than old divisions. Indeed, the victory marked a rare political comeback in the high range, where social customs have a gravity as heavy as the mountains that dot the region. It was the death of her first-born during childbirth and the near loss of another daughter to a snakebite whilst living in Edamalakkudy, a settlement without access to hospitals, that forced Kanniyamma to rethink long-held customs. The ensuing fracturing of the relationship with the community manifested in the physical when she and her family moved to Susannakkudi, a place also within the tribal fold. However, the final rupture came when her elder daughter married a man from Bihar, an act considered a serious breach of Mutuvan traditions. The family was thus forced to move again, and so they did: to Kanthalloor. Here, Kanniyamma remained active in public life, even as she remained socially excluded from her community. Serving as a local body member, she persistently engaged with tribal families. Ahead of the polls, Kanniyamma told TNIE about this heartening change. The community that once ostracised us now cooperates with us. Rigid community systems are changing with time, she said.
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West Bengal is set to remove over 58 lakh names from its voter list. More than 31 lakh people will attend hearings. This comes before the Special Intensive Revision draft list is published on December 16. The Election Commission identified over 13 lakh discrepancies. Bihar saw a drop of 47 lakh voters.
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Bihar govt plans schools in Lalu Prasads confiscated fodder scam properties
PATNA: The multi-crore fodder scam has once again come into focus after Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and State Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced on Saturday that government schools would be opened in buildings previously confiscated from the accused. Chaudhary told the media that action would be initiated against those involved in the Rs 950-crore Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) scam, better known as the fodder scam, and that government schools would be set up in confiscated properties. Bihar former Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad is among the prime accused in the AHD scam, which was probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Government will open schools in Lalu Yadavs property amassed through unlawful means, Chaudhary said. He noted that the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) had confiscated several of Lalu Yadavs properties, including a building near the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, also known as the Patna Zoo, in the state capital. The building is closed for several years, he remarked. The building has been locked for over 20 years. Government has planned to open a school for children. Before that entire building will be renovated. Lalu Yadav and people of Bihar will also like it if a school is opened in the building, he asserted. Chaudhary also called Lalu Yadav a registered offender. He has been held guilty by the court of law, and he is serving sentence in the AHD scam. This is a proven fact and nobody can deny it, he added. In response to a media query, Chaudhary said the government will confiscate properties of criminals and open schools for children. Strict action will be initiated against the criminals, whosever they may be. They will have to spend time in jail, he said. Chaudhary received support from Janata Dal (United) on the issue of opening schools in confiscated properties. Not only schools, even shelter homes will be opened there, JD(U) MLA Neeraj Kumar said, reacting to the deputy CMs statement. The AHD scam shook Bihar in 1996 when Lalu Prasad was the Chief Minister. The scam implicated politicians, including Lalu Prasad and Jagannath Mishra, along with bureaucrats, for creating fraudulent withdrawals from government treasuries through fake bills for livestock feed and medicines. Recently, the state building construction department issued a notice to former Bihar Chief Minister and Lalu Yadavs wife Rabri Devi to vacate her official residence at 10 Circular Road and move to another location allotted by the department. However, Lalu and Rabri have refused to vacate the government bungalow where they have been living for the past 20 years. RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui earlier said that the RJDs first family would shift to a private house being built at Mahuabagh near Danapur in Patna if they are required to vacate the 10 Circular Road residence.
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Bihar man lynched over religious identity in Nawada; four arrested, police probe underway
PATNA: A 40-year-old man was lynched to death by a mob after ascertaining his religious identity in Bihars Nawada district, raising questions over the law-and-order situation prevailing in the state under the leadership of new Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary. The victim, Mohammad Athar Hussain, died on Friday night while undergoing treatment for injuries sustained during the mob attack on December 5 under Roh police station limits in Nawada district. He was a native of Gagan Dih village under Laheri police station limits in Nalanda district. Before his death, Hussain alleged that he was targeted because of his religious identity. He was admitted to Biharsharif Sadar Hospital after the incident and succumbed to his injuries late Friday night. His relatives said Hussain used to sell clothes in rural areas of neighbouring Nawada district. Recounting his trauma, Hussain said that a group of four to five men forcibly stopped him, checked his pockets, dragged him into a room and made him reveal his religious identity. They beat me with iron rods, broke my fingers and trampled on my chest, he said. Hussain said that more attackers later joined them. They poured petrol on my body and attempted to set me afire. Before that, the attackers used pliers to crush my feet, fingers and ears, and struck me with bricks. My repeated pleas to spare me fell on deaf ears, he said in a video. Hussain used to sell clothes in Roh and surrounding areas of Nawada to support his family. He was the sole breadwinner of the family. He had been in the business for the last 20 years, but he never faced any trouble. What went wrong and why he was targeted is to be probed by police, his wife Shabnam Parveen told the media. Shabnam Parveen lodged a case against 10 named accused and 15 unidentified individuals. Police have so far arrested four suspects Sonu Kumar, Ranjan Kumar, Sachin Kumar and Shri Kumar. Raids are underway to arrest the remaining accused, said Ranjan Kumar, station house officer (SHO) of Roh police station. The SHO confirmed that the FIR was filed immediately after the attack and that an investigation is underway. We have taken serious note of the incident, and the accused will not be spared. They will be dealt with sternly, he assured the deceaseds family. The postmortem was conducted under the supervision of a magistrate. A forensic team also visited the spot and collected evidence. The incident is part of a disconcerting pattern in Nawada, which has witnessed multiple mob-lynching cases in 2025 alone, including the fatal beating of two youths in February and an attack on an elderly couple in August over witchcraft allegations.
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Patna schools have adjusted timings to 9:30 am to 4 pm due to a severe cold wave and dense fog. This aims to protect students from extreme morning temperatures and reduce illness. The revised schedule applies to all government schools, with other districts potentially following suit based on local weather. Parents should confirm details with their schools.
MoS Pankaj Chaudhary likely to be new UP BJP chief; CM, nine other leaders propose his name
LUCKNOW: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to get its party chief for the Uttar Pradesh unit on Sunday. The nomination process for the election of the new state chief took place at the BJP headquarters in the state capital here on Saturday afternoon, with Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary leading the race. Chaudhary filed his papers, and his name was proposed by 10 senior BJP leaders, including UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to sources, Chaudhary is almost certain to get elected unopposed, as no other leader has filed nomination papers. However, a day ahead of the nomination process, BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh arrived in Lucknow and met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. An organisational meeting was also held at CMs residence on Friday night. Amid intense political activity, Union Minister Piyush Goel, appointed as the election officer by the party, arrived in Lucknow on Saturday along with central election observer Vinod Tawde, and Pankaj Chaudhary who is believed to be a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. While Pankaj Chaudhary was being considered as the front-runner for the post of UP BJP chief, the arrival of former Union Minister Sadhvi Nirajan Jyoti at the party office on Saturday morning added to the buzz of voting, as she is also being considered as a candidate. Moreover, the name of Union Minister BL Verma had also been doing the rounds for the post. The party chief was supposed to be elected in January 2025, but was delayed due to assembly elections in Maharashtra and Bihar. According to party leaders, Piyush Goyal will complete the election process on Sunday. BJP sources said that the party had zeroed in on an OBC face in Pankaj Chaudhary to lead the state. Chaudhary, a seven-time BJP MP from the Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency of eastern Uttar Pradesh, is regarded as one of the party's cadre. He started his political career in Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation. In 2024, he defeated Congress candidate Virendra Chaudhary by a margin of over 35,000 votes to enter the Union Cabinet. A prominent OBC Kurmi leader, Chaudhury filed his nomination on Saturday in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, along with several senior party leaders and central representatives. Hailing from Gorakhpur, Chaudhary is being seen as a choice by the party to counter the oppositions PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) narrative, while also consolidating OBC support ahead of the panchayat elections next year and the 2027 Assembly polls. Chaudhury has been a member of the Union Cabinet since 2021. If elected as the Uttar Pradesh BJP president, he would become the fourth Kurmi leader to head the party in the state, following Swatantra Dev Singh, Vinay Katiyar, and Om Prakash Singh. He is set to replace Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, a Jat leader from Moradabad.
Future Looks Bright For very, Very Talented India U19 Mens Ahead Of Next Years World Cup
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: With a commanding 234-run victory over UAE in their opening game of the Mens U19 Asia Cup, India have set the tone for their final build-up to next years World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The last time India played in the U19 Mens World Cup, they finished runners-up to Australia in 2024. This time, the Ayush Mhatre-led side will be keen to go one step further and get the side an unprecedented sixth title. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer, who recently worked with the current players in the India A team in the U19 Challenger Trophy and the India B side during the tri-series involving Afghanistan, has backed the team to overcome all challenges and emerge successful in their quest to glory. Obviously, they are very, very talented. There is no doubt about it. Then with Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi coming back because they were not there in the challengers and triangular series, it makes for a good look. I worked with quite a few boys like Vihaan Malhotra and they are very, very talented and have got a lot of potential. It's just about delivering and what BCCI, VVS Laxman and his team has done really well is they have kept them together for a very long time because they have been to England and Australia and played a lot of matches. That gelling now is very good among the players who know themselves very well due to playing together for a long time. So, I feel that they are ready for these challenges ahead, which is this Asia Cup and the World Cup, something which we haven't won for a while now, said Jaffer in an exclusive conversation with IANS. At the same time, Jaffer also noted that the India U19 mens batches after 2020 have failed to produce players who would go on to enter the senior team. At the end of the day, what I have noticed is that after the 2018 batch of Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Prithvi Shaw and 2020 batch of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel and Ravi Bishnoi, there arent any under 19 players who have played for India. So, that transition hasn't happened for the last one or two batches and that is something I feel needs to happen. Somebody like Vaibhav, Ayush Mhatre, Abhigyan Kundu, Vihaan Malhotra, Harvansh Singh - there are a lot of very talented players and we want them to get to the next level. That is probably the biggest challenge now - the under 19 boys coming and performing at the highest level, something that has not happened with regards to the last one or two batches. That is the only concern that I have got as it is very important that the under 19 boys transition themselves to international cricket and to IPL also. I mean, IPL has now become such an important tournament. So, whether they get into their state teams as easily as they should be is also a question mark. But I feel that transition needs to happen. That shows the young talent is coming and challenging the senior players and that is going to be the biggest task, in my opinion, he explained. Jaffer, who won Ranji Trophy multiple times with Mumbai and Vidarbha, is among the few coaches to have worked with both Under-19 and senior teams. Asked about the difference in coaching the two levels, he said, Well, obviously, they are work in progress. So, because this is age group cricket, sometimes I feel they keep on playing with the same kind of players. They come through U14, U16 and U19, so they are literally playing with the same bunch of players and know the opposition as well. So, sometimes that creates a little bit of a comfort zone among the players. But as soon as you step out of under 19, then it's a big leap because there is no age group and you are into the men's world and the challenge lies in that regard. Sometimes the under 19 boys are used to a certain environment. But as soon as you play against the international teams, you kind of challenge yourself. Though India has historical dominance at the U19 level, it hasnt translated into trophies of late. India last won an U19 Asia Cup in 2021, and were runners-up in last years competition to two-time winners Bangladesh. Without a doubt, I feel the Indian team is a lot of steps ahead of the other international teams. We are very talented, and the challenge will be to get the exact kind of result that we need, added Jaffer. What also boosts Indias quest to win the World Cup is Mhatre coming on the back of a good showing for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy league games, though he didnt have a memorable outing at The ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday. Suryavanshi, meanwhile, dazzled with 171 against UAE, and is coming on the back of some blistering knocks for Bihar and India A. Jaffer believes the duos exposure to senior cricket will greatly benefit the India U19 side. It is very important because Vaibhav has played for Bihar and has done well, so as Ayush Mhatre, who has played for Mumbai, played Ranji Trophy and India A games, and has done well. But the only thing is for them to not get complacent. Sometimes when you play at a higher level and then you come down, sometimes you take things a little easy, which I am sure that won't happen because they are playing quite a few matches. What also boosts Indias quest to win the World Cup is Mhatre coming on the back of a good showing for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy league games, though he didnt have a memorable outing at The ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday. Suryavanshi, meanwhile, dazzled with 171 against UAE, and is coming on the back of some blistering knocks for Bihar and India A. Jaffer believes the duos exposure to senior cricket will greatly benefit the India U19 side. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But when you get out of that age group and play with the men, your mentality changes. You are not thinking about the age or anything else, as it's between bat and ball. So that experience, whether it's with Ayush, Vaibhav or some other players who have played Ranji Trophy or Vijay Hazare Trophy, will always help them and make this Indian team stronger, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Man Posing As IAS Officer Who Drove In Beacon-Fitted Cars And Hired Gunmen, Arrested
Lalit Kishor posed as IAS officer Gaurav Kumar in Gorakhpur, running a fake racket with Abhishek Kumar and Parmanand Gupta, extorting crores across UP, Bihar, Jharkhand and MP.
Fake IAS Officer Who Drove In Government Vehicles, Hired Gunmen, Arrested
A man posing as an IAS officer for the past six months was arrested here, police said on Thursday. They said they nabbed Lalit Kishor of Sitamarhi (Bihar), who posed as IAS officer 'Gaurav Kumar' on Wednesday.
Record-breaking Suryavanshi powers India to 234 run win over UAE
DUBAI, Dec 12: Vaibhav Suryavanshi was at his imperious best while smashing a 171 off 95 balls, powering India to a mammoth 234-run win over hosts UAE in the inaugural match of the U19 Asia Cup here on Friday. The 14-year-old from Samastipur, Bihar, unleashed a stunning display of batting, hitting 14 sixes the most by any batter in a single innings in the U19 level en-route to his breathtaking innings. Half-centuries from Vihaan Malhotra (69) and Aaron [] The post Record-breaking Suryavanshi powers India to 234 run win over UAE appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Suryavanshi powers India to big win over UAE
U-19 Asia Cup Dubai, Dec 12: Vaibhav Suryavanshi was at his imperious best while smashing a 171 off 95 balls, powering India to a mammoth 234-run win over hosts UAE in the inaugural match of the U-19 Asia Cup here on Friday. The 14-year-old from Samastipur, Bihar, unleashed a stunning display of batting, hitting 14 []
Chausa power plant told ramp up green measures
In her first official engagement, District Magistrate Sahila toured the Chausa Thermal Power Plant, highlighting the importance of creating job opportunities for local youth and tackling environmental issues. She instructed the management to enhance dust suppression strategies, initiate tree planting initiatives, and revise disaster response plans.
Six get life imprisonment in Rohtas murder case
BSPCB to launch chemical fingerprinting of pollutants
Government shifts 36 IAS officers in major administrative reshuffle
In a bold move to enhance governance efficiency, the Bihar government has executed a sweeping administrative reshuffle, relocating 36 Indian Administrative Service officers to pivotal departments. This strategic realignment focuses on key sectors such as education, planning, and development, with officers stepping into new secretarial and director roles.
NIPER inks MoU with tibbi college
Stop escalating land grievances up hierarchy: Deputy CM to officials
In a bold move, Bihar's Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha has put his foot down against the age-old practice of forwarding landholder grievances up the bureaucratic ladder. He emphasized the need for immediate resolution at the local level, aspiring for solutions within just two weeks.
Doctors raise alarm over increase in lung diseases
At a national conference in Patna, specialists highlighted a troubling trend: women are increasingly suffering from COPD. The culprits? Poor kitchen ventilation and the harmful smoke from traditional cooking methods. While smoking and external air pollution continue to pose threats, it's the toxins women face indoors that are hindering their lung health and delaying critical diagnoses.
Vigilance arrests data entry operator for taking Rs 14k bribe in Rohtas
16-yr-old student found dead in Patna City
Discontent deepens in RJD as Lalus two aides fume over Shivanands remarks
In the aftermath of the election loss, the RJD finds itself embroiled in a feud as veteran leader Shivanand Tiwari openly questions Tejashwi Yadav's leadership, claiming he's gone MIA. This has prompted fierce backlash from party loyalists, who accuse Tiwari of seeking personal gain.
2 held in firing incident case
9 sand-laden tractors seized, one held in Beur area
Cybercrime racket: Four held, four minors detained in city
In a significant crackdown, Patna Police apprehended four adults and took four minors into custody for their involvement in a sophisticated cyber fraud ring utilizing gaming apps. The group operated from a local rental, enticing victims through flashy social media ads and processing payments via QR codes.
Banker under EOU lens for Rs50-crore wealth; cash and jewellery seized in raids
In a major crackdown, Bihar authorities uncovered a staggering amount of Rs 25-30 lakh in cash and valuables during raids on Bhavesh Kumar Singh, a cooperative bank officer. Singh is under investigation for allegedly accumulating over Rs 50 crore through dubious means.
Liquor cases: HC asks EOU to probe vehicle auction racket
In a significant move, the Patna High Court has mandated a comprehensive inquiry into a suspected statewide scheme revolving around the auctioning of vehicles confiscated for liquor offenses. The Economic Offences Unit is set to investigate possible collusion among various syndicates, law enforcement, and excise officials.
Relief for flyers as IndiGo restores most city flights
Patna Airport is witnessing a resurgence in IndiGo flights, with the majority of services resuming their regular schedule. Although there were some operational hiccups leading to cancellations, airport officials assure that normal operations are on the horizon. The airline is diligently working to resolve customer inquiries, processing claims efficiently, and providing travel vouchers to affected passengers.
JD(U) offers security to Rohini; RJD, Lalu family remain silent
In a decisive move advocating for women's safety, JD(U) has extended comprehensive security measures to Rohini Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad, following her urgent plea. While Rohini expressed fear regarding the safety of parental homes, the RJD and the Lalu family remained notably mute on the subject.
Tej Pratap's JJD to contest assembly elections in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh
PATNA: The Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), led by former Bihar minister and Lalu Prasads estranged son Tej Pratap Yadav, on Friday announced that it will contest forthcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. Speaking to the media after launching the partys membership drive in Patna, Tej Pratap said the party will field candidates in the upcoming assembly elections in both states, with the state committee set to take the final decision. The assembly polls in West Bengal are scheduled for 2026, while Uttar Pradesh will go to the polls in February-March 2027. We aim to expand our partys reach at the national level. Party will make members outside the state as well, he said in response to a media query. In the 2025 assembly elections, JJD fielded candidates in 25 constituencies. Tej Pratap Yadav contested from his old Mahua assembly seat but lost. Ahead of the Bihar assembly polls, the party had entered into alliances with some smaller parties. Tej Pratap also announced plans to launch the partys official website soon and said leaders have been assigned the task of expanding the organisation. He extended support to his sister Rohini Acharya, who had left her parental home and announced her decision to quit politics, severing ties with her parents and brother Tejashwi Prasad Yadav following RJDs debacle in the assembly polls. Tej Pratap pleaded for proper security cover for his sister Rohini, who had unsuccessfully contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Saran. I am also not feeling safe these days. I should also be given proper security, he added.
Nearly 58 lakh names may be deleted from West Bengal's voters' list under the SIR, triggering TMC concerns of a Bihar-like setback ahead of the 2025 assembly polls.
'Main Bihar se hoon': Sooryavanshi hits back at UAE sledging
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed an incredible 171 off 95 balls, including fourteen sixes, setting a new U-19 world record in India's 433/6 against UAE. The 14-year-old's dominant innings, marked by a witty exchange with the wicketkeeper, propelled India to a commanding position. His performance also secured a tournament record for most sixes in a single U-19 Asia Cup innings.
'Lull before the storm': NDA leaders in Bihar claim 18 opposition MLAs ready to switch sides
PATNA: The political temperature in Bihar has heated up once again after leaders of the NDA's two major partiesthe Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (United)claimed on Friday that as many as 18 MLAs of the Opposition Mahagathbandhan are in constant touch with them and ready to switch sides. Senior BJP leader and state health minister Mangal Pandey said that the rift within Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasads family was a clear indication about growing discontent among party leaders after the results of the Bihar assembly elections were declared last month. There is a lull before the storm in the Mahagathbandhan. The discontent that grew over poor performance of the alliance in general and RJD in particular in the recently concluded state assembly elections will not stop here. The resentment will come out soon. Wait for some time and you will feel the heat, Pandey told the media. Echoing his views, JD(U) MLC and spokesperson Neeraj Kumar claimed that as many as 18 MLAs of the Mahagathbandhan were in touch with the ruling NDA. What is noticeable is that the offer has come from the MLAs themselves, he said. RJD spokesperson Chitranjan Gagan, however, dismissed NDA leaders claims, describing it as a political design to spread rumours about discontent in the Mahagathbandhan bloc. All Opposition bloc constituents are intact, he claimed. In response to a query, the RJD leader said that MLAs of the alliance have been elected by the people to raise basic issues like unemployment, migration, inflation and poor healthcare in the state assembly. The question of defection in the alliance does not arise, he asserted. The NDA leaders remarks came barely days after five MLAs of the AIMIM met chief minister Nitish Kumar at his official residence in Patna, triggering speculation about a possible defection. Though the MLAs contended that they called on CM Nitish with certain demands of people of their constituencies, political observers feel it may be a part of the JD(U)s strategy to boost its strength in the assembly. While the JD(U) won 85 of the 102 seats it contested in the assembly polls, its ally the BJP won 89 seats and emerged as the single largest party in the 243-member assembly. Among the other NDA constituents, the LJP(RV) won 19 seats followed by five by the HAM and four by the RLM. On the Opposition side, the RJD won 25 seats followed by six by the Congress, two by the CPI-ML, one by the CPI(M) and one by IP Guptas party. The Opposition seat tally in the House is just 35.
Bihar government is establishing two new academies for Prakrit and Pali languages to foster their restoration and promotion. These initiatives fall under the newly formed Higher Education department, aiming to preserve India's rich cultural heritage. Experts highlight the historical significance of these ancient dialects, crucial to Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
Bihar farmers unable to get fair prices due to lack of food-processing units: RJD MP Sanjay Yadav
NEW DELHI: RJD MP Sanjay Yadav on Friday said in the Rajya Sabha that farmers in Bihar are unable to get the fair prices for their produce due to an acute shortage of food-processing facilities in the state. Raising the issue during Question Hour, he highlighted that between 30% to 50% of Bihars papaya crop and around 25% of its banana production go to waste each year because the state lacks adequate processing units. He further noted that although Bihar produces approximately 65 lakh tonnes of milk annually, only 12 to 13% is processed. Additionally, nearly 120 cold storage units remain non-functional. According to Yadav, Bihar loses an estimated Rs 4,500 crore every year due to the spoilage of food grains alone. He asked whether the concerned ministry intends to introduce any special measures to improve food-processing infrastructure in Bihar and facilitate the establishment of new units in the state. Emphasising that Bihar is an agriculture-dependent state with immense untapped potential, Yadav urged the Centre to intervene in the larger interest of farmers. Responding to the concerns, Minister of state in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh said the government is taking all necessary steps to unlock Bihars food-processing capabilities. He added that the Union Minister heading the concerned ministry, Chirag Paswan, who also hails from Bihar, has launched several initiatives aimed at strengthening the sector, including the establishment of a Makhana Board and other related efforts.
Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya has spoken out about family issues. She is urging the Bihar government to make sure women feel safe at home. Acharya believes current government schemes are not enough. She says societal and political changes are needed. Her comments follow a public break with her family. This happened after a reported argument about election results.
Bihars power transmission capacity gains landmark recognition with two national awards in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Once considered a power-starved state, Bihar is now gaining recognition for its sustained progress in the electricity sector. The Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited (BSPTCL) was recently honoured with two prestigious awards at the Powerline Trans-Tech India Awards 2025, marking a notable milestone in the states transmission infrastructure development. Presented at Delhis Yashobhoomi India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), the awards highlighted the advancements made in Bihars electricity networknow regarded as a key indicator of the states rise over the past decade. With nearly all villages electrified and public electricity services established as among the swiftest in the country, Bihars power sector, under the leadership of officials such as Manoj Kumar Singh as CMD, has achieved significant progress. Speaking about the two awards, Rahul Kumar (IAS), Managing Director of BSPTCL, said, This award is a symbol of our teams hard work, dedication and technical excellence. Strengthening the states power infrastructure and ensuring an uninterrupted electricity supply to every corner is our priority. We are committed to providing even better services in the times to come. According to an official statement, BSPTCL received recognition for the highest addition of 2,018 circuit kilometres of transmission lines (220 kV and above) and the highest addition of 5,260 MVA of transformation capacity (220 kV and above) in the Eastern Region over the past three years. These enhancements in transmission lines and transformer capacity have considerably strengthened Bihars overall power transmission network. The Powerline Trans-Tech India Awards recognise excellence in Indias power transmission sector. Winners are selected on the basis of data reported by the CEA, PFC and state utilities. Trans-Tech India is a leading exhibition and conference supported by the Ministry of Power, with more than 2,500 participants attending this year. These two honours represent a milestone in the development of Bihars transmission infrastructure. Securing top positions in both categories in the Eastern Region demonstrates BSPTCLs technical capability and its commitment to reinforcing Bihars power sector. The company remains dedicated to ensuring a high-quality, uninterrupted power supply across all parts of the state.
'Operation Langda': 5th criminal shot in the leg in a month in Patna; cops defend UP-style tactic
Bihar Police are now shooting criminals in the leg during encounters to prevent escapes, a tactic unofficially dubbed 'Operation Langda'. This strategy has led to the arrest of several wanted criminals, including Rakesh Kumar, who was shot in the leg and apprehended in Patna after allegedly firing at police.
BPSC AEDO recruitment 2025 last date today for 935 posts, apply at bpsc.bihar.gov.in
BPSC AEDO recruitment 2025: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will close applications today for the BPSC AEDO Recruitment 2025, which offers 935 Assistant Education Development Officer posts under Advt. No. 87/2025. The online application window, open since August 27, 2025, will remain accessible until the end of the day at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Candidates must meet the age and eligibility criteria, submit required documents, and pay the online fee. Selection will involve a written exam, document verification, and medical examination.
Lalu Prasad's daughter, Rohini Acharya, appealed to the Bihar government for safe parental homes for all women, a month after distancing herself from her family. While acknowledging CM Nitish Kumar's welfare schemes, she deemed them insufficient to address the deep-rooted patriarchal mindset hindering women's safety and security.
In a 1st, Bihar to conduct panchayat polls through EVMs, not ballot papers
PATNA: For the first time, Bihar is set to conduct panchayat elections next year through electronic voting machines (EVMs), in a shift from traditional ballot papers. The elections will be held in April-May 2026 to fill around 2.46 lakh posts in the three-tier panchayati raj institutions, including mukhiya, sarpanch and district board chairpersons. An official of the state election commission said the state governments approval has been sought to procure more than 32,000 EVMs. In 2021, panchayat elections were held using ballot papers along with partial use of EVMs. The new system (use of EVMs) will make the voting process easier and more transparent. It will also make counting process faster, the officer said. Sources said the process of procurement of EVMs has started and only a written approval is required from the panchayati raj department. The state election commission officials did not rule out possibility of an increase in election cost after the purchase of EVMs. The commission has earmarked `200 crore to make elections faster and transparent. The commission is thinking over use of M3 (Mark 3) EVMs, the latest model capable of storing data for up to 24 ballot units and 384 candidates. For the six positions in panchayat elections, including mukhikya, sarpanch, panchayat samiti member and ward member, one control unit will be linked to six ballot units. The commission said the move to M3 machines will help manage complexity of multi-post rural elections while ensuring secure polling. The state election panel has begun revising delimitation of seats and overhauling reservation roaster. Seats are reserved for SC/STs as per their population while 20% seats are reserved for EBCs and 50% for women in all the six positions in the panchayat institutions. State Election Commissioner Deepak Prasad said, The preparations for the next years panchayat election have started. Electronic poll Election to be conducted in April-May next year to fill 2.46 lakh posts 1.09 lakh posts of ward members of gram panchayats More than 32,000 EVMs are required. SEC has set aside `200 cr for the polls
Jehanabad criminal held in Hyderabad
Rohini Acharyas post again fuels talk of crisis in Lalus family
The deeply entrenched patriarchal mindset in Bihar creates the necessity for comprehensive social and political reforms; every young and adult woman should feel assured that her paternal home is a safe place --- one where she can return without fear, guilt or shame, the post read
Garment trader shot dead in Begusarai
A clothing merchant was tragically gunned down in Begusarai after allegedly disregarding a hefty extortion demand of 3 lakh. In a show of defiance, the victim's family is adamant about halting a postmortem until justice is served and the perpetrators are captured.
PMC accelerates work on 3 waste transfer stations
DM reviews Prakash Parv preparations
As Patna readies itself for the grand 359th Prakash Parv honoring Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, local authorities are taking proactive steps to ensure a seamless experience. Key focus areas include enhancing security, efficient crowd control, and traffic management.
Government shuffles IAS officers, fills secretary posts in new departments
In a pivotal shake-up within its administrative framework, the Bihar government has introduced fresh faces to three newly established departments and reassigned four divisional commissioners.
SHOs warned of suspension over illegal sand transport
Bitumen scam: 2 convicted in 29-year-old case
In a landmark ruling, a Patna court has found two individuals guilty in a bitumen scandal that dates back 29 years, sending a former engineer to serve one year in prison while a transporter received a three-year sentence for the misappropriation of 287 metric tonnes of bitumen.
